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Student Financial Assistance Cluster Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, ALN 84.007; Federal Work-Student Program, ALN 84.033; Federal Pell Grant Program, ALN 84.063; FederalDirect Student Loans, ALN 84.268 U. S. Department of Education, Program Year 2024-2025 Type of Finding – Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Compliance Criteria or Specific Requirement – Special Tests and Provisions – Verification [34 CFR 688.51 through 668.61]. Condition – The District did not properly update student verification status in common origination and disbursement (COD). Cause – The District’s internal controls related to verification did not ensure verification status was properly updated in COD. Effect or Potential Effect – Student financial aid could be disbursed to a student who was not eligible. Questioned Costs – None. Context – Out of a population of 47 students who were selected for verification during the 2024-2025 award year, a sample of 5 students was selected for testing. Our sample was not, and was not intended to be, statistically valid. Of the 5 students tested, 1 student’s verification status was not correctly recorded in COD. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if Applicable – N/A Recommendation – The District should update internal controls to ensure verification status is updated correctly in COD. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions – There is no disagreement with the audit finding. See corrective action plan.